Oh, don’t you just love how Boaz is a man of his word? Right after Ruth heads back to Naomi with a shawl full of barley – and I’m sure a heart filled with hope – Boaz wastes no time and travels into town, just like he said he would.
Can I tell you a secret? Ruth Chapter 3 has always made me a little nervous. I mean, am I the only one who cringes at the thought of Ruth going to the threshing floor that night and following Naomi’s orders? Ahhh, talk about awkward! My heart begins to beat
I used to believe in “good luck” – that events and opportunities in my life happened by chance and some people are just more “lucky” than others. Then in college, my roommate challenged me one day and said, “Angela, that isn’t random luck. That’s God.” And you know what?! She
As I sat at my computer trying to think of something inspiring to write, my mind reeled. Deadlines continued to approach (and pass), yet I could not hear what it was that God wanted to say through me. The past several weeks had been riddled with family struggles, personal illness,
I spent the summer after my freshman year in college working at a Young Life camp nestled in the mountains of Colorado. The fresh, mountain air was a healing balm to my hurting soul. I had been struggling with an eating disorder for years and just couldn’t seem to stop
Recently, I’ve been seeing a lot of women walk through incredible pain. Friends whom I have the blessing of knowing, online acquaintances, and women I’ve never met all sharing their stories of pain. Each situation is different. Each story heartbreaking. Not one story is alike and yet they all have
It was one of those calls that you just don’t want to get. My day, though busy, was pretty routine…until I received the phone call. I saw her name pop up on my phone as I was working in my car, waiting to pick up one of my daughters from
Some weeks ago, I attended a funeral that really moved me. A 93-year-old lady went to Heaven, and we accompanied her family as they are close friends of ours. During the whole service, there were people speaking about this woman, who was a faithful Christian, and her many years of
The lies began to fill my head the moment my toes touched the sand. You know you don’t look that good in your swimming suit this year. Those extra pounds you’ve gained since last summer are really starting to show. Don’t you know your value is in your appearance? Your
This second letter to the Thessalonians ends using the same words Paul used to start it: Peace and Grace. Words used to encourage these believers enduring both persecution and tribulation. And what beautiful words to finish our study today! Peace and Grace to you, dear friend. After these six weeks